Cost of living in Qatar compared to Morocco
Currency:
Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Qatar is 33% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Qatar | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (87 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (70 Dirham) | 57 Dirham | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (34 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (20 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 99% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (34 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (15 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 99% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (54 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (19 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (10 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (21 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (253 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 137% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (19 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (15 Dirham) | 5.72 Dirham | + 155% | |
Housing | + 232% | |||
Housing in Qatar is 232% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Qatar | Morocco | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (33,595 Dirham) | 8,838 Dirham | + 280% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (22,324 Dirham) | 4,957 Dirham | + 350% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (2,932 Dirham) | 648 Dirham | + 353% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (18,328 Dirham) | 6,653 Dirham | + 175% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (11,270 Dirham) | 2,655 Dirham | + 324% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (1,015 Dirham) | 506 Dirham | + 100% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (892 Dirham) | 214 Dirham | + 317% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (6,349 Dirham) | 2,716 Dirham | + 134% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (1,161 Dirham) | 898 Dirham | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ﷼ (94 Dirham) | 94 Dirham | - 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (127 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | + 44% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Qatar is 13% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Qatar | Morocco | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (655 Dirham) | 334 Dirham | + 96% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (511 Dirham) | 540 Dirham | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (924 Dirham) | 724 Dirham | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (961 Dirham) | 915 Dirham | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Qatar is 7% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Qatar | Morocco | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (236,033 Dirham) | 253,554 Dirham | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (5.85 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (383 Dirham) | 256 Dirham | + 50% | |
Personal Care | + 92% | |||
Personal Care in Qatar is 92% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Qatar | Morocco | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (49 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (180 Dirham) | 121 Dirham | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 ﷼ (804 Dirham) | 300 Dirham | + 168% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (55 Dirham) | 118 Dirham | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (54 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (83 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 144% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (55 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 328% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.41 ﷼ (15 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ﷼ (179 Dirham) | 76 Dirham | + 135% | |
Entertainment | + 120% | |||
Entertainment in Qatar is 120% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Qatar | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (805 Dirham) | 192 Dirham | + 320% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (243 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 ﷼ (291 Dirham) | 446 Dirham | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (572 Dirham) | 463 Dirham | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (304 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 237% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (56 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (120 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 218% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (4,688 Dirham) | 5,352 Dirham | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (2.76 Dirham) | 1.15 Dirham | + 141% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (1,186 Dirham) | 397 Dirham | + 198% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (57 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 54% | |
TOTAL | + 90% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 650 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 90% more expensive than in Morocco
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